Go Back
+ servings
Neapolitan Cookies

Neapolitan Cookies: Fun, Colorful Bites of Bliss

Delight in Neapolitan Cookies, colorful bites of chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla bliss.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda acts as a leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt enhances the flavors
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter for a dairy-free version, use dairy-free butter
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar for sweetness; coconut sugar is a great less refined option
  • 0.5 cups Light Brown Sugar contributes moisture and caramel flavor
  • 1 Large Egg (at room temperature) a flax egg works for a vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract infuses depth of flavor
For the Flavors
  • 2 tablespoons Freeze-Dried Strawberry Powder creates strawberry flavor; adjust if using fresh puree
  • Red Food Coloring (optional) for enhanced pink color
  • 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder adds rich chocolate essence
For Rolling
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar for Rolling adds sweetness and crunchy texture

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Neapolitan Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together ½ cup of unsalted butter, ½ cup of granulated sugar, and ½ cup of light brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Add in one large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredient mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Divide the dough into three portions, adding cocoa powder to one, strawberry powder (and food coloring) to another, and leaving the third as vanilla.
  7. Roll each colored dough portion into small cylinders and layer in the order of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.
  8. Roll in granulated sugar and place on prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 7-9 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  10. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container or frozen for later use.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!